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8.2

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  1. j30
    Jan 30, 2012
    8
    Flashmob is a fantastic follow-up to OK Cowboy and in some ways better than it's predecessor.
  2. Oct 4, 2022
    6
    Interesting effort. I didn't manage to connect with the first leg of the LP. However I did enjoy a lot some variations of these first songs, even if that means I didn't like those in overall. The ending crescendo on 'One Above One' is terrific. Same on 'See the Sea (Red)': it is only at its ending that the song becomes interesting, and for both of them it means that you have to wait for aInteresting effort. I didn't manage to connect with the first leg of the LP. However I did enjoy a lot some variations of these first songs, even if that means I didn't like those in overall. The ending crescendo on 'One Above One' is terrific. Same on 'See the Sea (Red)': it is only at its ending that the song becomes interesting, and for both of them it means that you have to wait for a long time to enjoy it. And it is not a pleasant time to wait. The song 'Flashmob' is as ridiculous as messy. 'Still' goes the same way and benefits from a terrific ending.

    I had prejudices on 'Terminateur Benelux' but I somehow found some pleasure in its raw and drafty meanders. 'Second Lives' appears as the diamond of the record to me, as the reason I had to endure all those entertaining but disappointing songs. Flawless from start to beginning. I wish all the record was based on it. The second leg is far more consistent and attractive to me, with resourceful tracks that keep the surprise growing despite the listens.
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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
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  1. Flashmob is some of Vitalic's most artful, even subtle work. It may or may not be as profoundly influential as "OK Cowboy," but it's just as engaging and even more cohesive.
  2. Whether or not it is as defining a release as OK Cowboy even feels somewhat incidental in the end, as Flashmob is easily the most enjoyable, addictive, air-keyboard-inducing electronic record that the year is likely to produce.
  3. It shows more strings to his bow, with full on reckless hedonism mixing freely with cool electro. It's a heady, intoxicating brew.